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Perfectionism: the unrealistic goals and standards we place on ourselves to achieve in order to be seen as good. Striving to “do it all” is admirable in our society. We value competition, good grades, coloring in the lines, and high achievement. While all desirable outcomes, the drive for the end product can come at a …
Living in the present moment is our natural state. It sounds simple, but it’s one of the most difficult practices for modern society to value, accept, and incorporate into daily living. Being in the present moment was easier during a time without television, cell phones, internet, and constant social and news feeds. The more research …
Welcome to Part II, The Art of Focus: Emotional and Organizational Strategies for Success. What happens when you give your child a task but several minutes in, they’ve abandoned the task and are already engaged in something else? Do you find yourself repeating instructions, shaking your head in frustration, exacerbated to the point of eventually …
“Kids these days. No discipline. No respect. They can’t sit still or focus on anything. Constantly distracted. They never finish what they started. I don’t get it. How are they going to survive in the real world? It’s a nightmare and I’m exhausted!” Sound familiar? Yup, and even more so if you work with children …
Anxiety: We’ve all experienced it and witnessed it, and it ain’t pretty. As adults, we may have learned tools and methods to control our anxiety. But when anxiety manifests itself in children without the language or the means by which to identify their inner struggle, anxiety can not only be difficult to diagnose, but even more …
Social Media Affecting Teen Depression Social media has become a daily method of communication even though the research consistently points to the fact that the more time we spend on social media, the more depressed we are. The level of social media-linked depression increases at an exponential rate for teens because of a lack of …
By Alyssa Safran, LMFT As the national discussion on autism continues to progress, so too does the debate over best practices and treatment options for individuals with an autism spectrum diagnosis. Today, 1 in 59 American children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder each year (Autism Speaks, 2018). The DSM V describes an autism …
While there is no known cure for autism, autism is treatable and a variety of therapies exist to help minimize symptoms. Autism can impact a child in many ways: communication, eye contact, social skills, emotional regulation, and behavior are frequently affected. Such challenges can lead to difficulties accomplishing independent developmental tasks, navigating social situations, and remaining in …
